Soutaja summer trail is about 15 km as a point-to-point hiking and mountain-biking route along the east side of Lake Pyhäjärvi in Pelkosenniemi, Lapland, below the Soutaja fell and next to Pyhä–Luosto National Park. The outing is quieter than the busiest Pyhä gorge trails but still ties into the same resort and trail n...
Pelkosenniemi
Official Maintenance
Either direction along the point-to-point line depending on where you park; many people hike toward Soutaja kota and the fell from Soutajantie or join from Pyhä centre via Aittakuru.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Purple square symbols and wooden waymarks on the main Soutaja access; follow the Pyhä–Luosto summer trail map for the full line.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Run
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
15 km
Distance
About 4–6 hours on foot for the full 15 km at a moderate pace; shorter out-and-back options to Soutajan kota typically take around 2–3 hours.
Est. Time
Forest path and lakeshore tread with roots and rocky sections on the fell slopes; short duckboards or soft ground possible in low-lying spots.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Pelkosenniemi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.